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A mask, Korè, Marka people, San Region, Mali

Korè is one among other institutions that refer to Jow, and functions as regulators and protectors of the community and intermediates between the temporal and spiritual world. The Korè initiation insures the development of male identity.
The Marka are islamized an live in the south of the Niger.


A ritual mask, korè
Wood, copper, incised motifs
Bamana, Marka people, San Region, Mali
Early 20th century
height: 37 cm
SOLD 
A mask, Korè, Marka people, San Region, Mali